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Serving Hillsborough County — New Hampshire's most populous region. Nor'easters and overnight freezing rain are the primary closure triggers. WMUR-TV Channel 9 and NECN New Hampshire report first; most calls come by 5:30 AM.

Manchester School District

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Nashua School District

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Merrimack County — the state capital sits in the center of NH where cold air draining from the White Mountains can make conditions harsher than coastal areas. WMUR-TV is the primary local TV source for Concord-area closings.

Concord School District

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Strafford and Rockingham counties. While the Seacoast gets less snow than inland NH, it is particularly vulnerable to coastal nor'easters bringing freezing rain and sleet. A rain/snow line just a few miles inland can mean Dover gets ice while Portsmouth gets rain — making last-minute calls common. Both districts list on WMUR and NECN New Hampshire.

Dover School District

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Portsmouth School District

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Cheshire County — southwestern NH's largest district, anchored by Keene. Elevation in the Monadnock region accelerates snowfall totals compared to valley communities. WMUR-TV and NECN cover this region.

Keene School District

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Belknap County — nor'easters tracking up the Atlantic coast can dump 12–24+ inches on the Lakes Region, closing roads and bus routes for days. WMUR-TV and NECN New Hampshire are the primary local TV sources.

Laconia School District

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Coös County — northernmost NH district with the most frequent closings in the state. Extreme wind chills below -20°F and heavy snowfall routinely shut bus routes. WMUR-TV is the primary statewide source; Berlin often closes when southern districts do not.

Berlin School District

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Frequently Asked Questions

Check the live district status table above for real-time closures. Most New Hampshire superintendents aim to announce by 5:30 AM. For major nor'easter or ice storm events, announcements can come as early as 9–10 PM the night before.

Sign up for alerts on this page, tune to WMUR-TV Channel 9 (the primary statewide source), or check NECN New Hampshire. Most NH districts also push closings via their parent portal notification system — log in and verify your contact info is current.

Most New Hampshire superintendents aim to make a final call by 5:30–6:00 AM. For severe nor'easters or overnight ice storms, decisions may come as early as 9 PM the previous evening.

New Hampshire districts may designate closures as Remote Learning Days under state law, allowing students to complete schoolwork online instead of losing instructional time. Check your district's calendar and parent portal for details on how remote days are handled.

There is no single threshold — decisions depend on storm timing, road conditions, and bus route safety. A fast-moving 8-inch storm overnight may close schools, while a slow daytime storm of the same total may not. Ice and wind chill are often more decisive than snow depth alone.

Yes. When wind chill values drop to -20°F or colder, many districts close or delay out of concern for students waiting at bus stops, particularly in rural northern and western parts of the state.

Manchester School District and Nashua School District post closings on their district websites and push notifications through their parent portals. WMUR-TV and NECN New Hampshire also list both districts in their closings feeds.

Understanding Alert Levels

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School Closed

All in-person classes cancelled. May be designated as an e-Learning or Asynchronous Day — students complete work online.

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Delayed Start

1- or 2-hour late start. Bus pickups shift accordingly. Breakfast is typically not served on delay days.

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Early Dismissal

Students released early, usually when severe weather is forecast to peak during afternoon bus routes.

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Open / Normal

Schools operating on regular schedule. Monitor for updates if weather conditions change during the day.

Where to Find Real-Time Updates

State DOE

NH Department of Education

Official state education department

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TV — Statewide

WMUR-TV Channel 9

Primary NH statewide closings source

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TV — Regional

NECN New Hampshire

New England Cable News NH closings

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TV — New England

NECN (Regional)

Full New England region closings feed

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How Decisions Are Made

Check the latest New Hampshire school closings, delays, and cancellations today. This page monitors real-time announcements from school districts across New Hampshire — including Manchester, Nashua, Concord, Dover, and Portsmouth — updated automatically throughout the day from official sources. Most districts aim to post decisions by 5:30 AM, with major nor'easter calls often coming the night before.

Closures in New Hampshire are most commonly triggered by nor'easters, heavy lake-effect snow from the Great Lakes, ice storms, and dangerous wind chill below -20°F. Northern and White Mountain districts face the most frequent closings, while Seacoast communities contend with freezing rain and coastal storms. Superintendents work closely with the National Weather Service Gray, ME office and local Emergency Management offices to monitor road conditions and bus-route safety before making a call.

Many New Hampshire districts have adopted Remote Learning Days (also called asynchronous days) under state policy, allowing students to complete schoolwork from home without losing an instructional day. Check your district's annual school calendar to see how many remote days are authorized and what the expectations are. Families can also log in to their district's parent portal — such as ParentSquare, School Messenger, or PowerSchool — to verify contact information and ensure closure alerts are delivered promptly.

Find New Hampshire School Closings by ZIP Code

Use the ZIP codes below to identify your school district. Districts are grouped by region.
Boundary lines do not always match ZIP lines — if your address falls in a listed overlap zone, check both districts.

▸ Southern NH — Hillsborough County

Manchester School District
Hillsborough County · NCES ID 3304590

03101
03102
03103
03104
03109
03111

Covers: downtown Manchester, West Side, North End, South Manchester, Massabesic — New Hampshire’s largest city district

Nashua School District
Hillsborough County · NCES ID 3304980

03060
03062
03063
03064
(03061 = PO Box only)

Covers: Nashua SE (03060), Nashua SW/Pennichuck (03062), Nashua NW/Hollis border (03063), Nashua NE/Merrimack border (03064)

▸ Capital Region — Merrimack County

Concord School District
Merrimack County (SAU #8) · NCES ID 3302460

03301
03303
(03302 = PO Box only)

Covers: central Concord / state capital (03301), West Concord / Penacook area (03303)

▸ Seacoast — Strafford & Rockingham Counties

Dover School District
Strafford County (SAU #11) · NCES ID 3302640

03820
(03821 = PO Box only, no residential delivery)

Covers: Dover city proper, Madbury border area — Strafford County’s largest Seacoast city district

Portsmouth School District
Rockingham County · NCES ID 3305820

03801
(03802, 03803, 03804 = PO Box / Unique ZIPs enclosed within 03801)

Covers: Portsmouth city / Newington area, Pease Tradeport corridor — historic Seacoast district

▸ Monadnock Region — Cheshire County (Southwestern NH)

Keene School District
Cheshire County (SAU #29) · NCES ID 3304050

03431
03435
(03435 = Keene State College dedicated ZIP)

Covers: Keene city center, Surry, Chesterfield, Westmoreland, Marlborough, Marlow, Nelson, Stoddard, Sullivan (sending towns to KMS/KHS) — largest SW NH district

▸ Lakes Region — Belknap County

Laconia School District
Belknap County (SAU #30) · NCES ID 3304140

03246
(03247 = PO Box enclosed in 03246)

Covers: Laconia city, Lakeport, Weirs Beach, parts of Belmont, Gilford border, Sanbornton — heart of the Lakes Region near Lake Winnipesaukee

▸ North Country — Coös County (White Mountains & Great North Woods)

Berlin School District
Coös County · NCES ID 3301860

03570

Covers: Berlin city / Randolph border — northernmost major NH district, Androscoggin River valley, White Mountain gateway; highest closure frequency in the state

⚠️ ZIP Code Overlap Notice

03820 (Dover) — portions extend into Rochester and Rollinsford, which are served by separate districts (Rochester School District / Rollinsford School District). If your home address is near the city boundary, confirm your district via the NH DOE school finder.
03301 (Concord) — a small number of addresses in the outer Concord area may fall within the Merrimack Valley School District (SAU #46, Penacook) rather than Concord SD. ZIP 03303 straddles both districts; check your specific address.
03431 (Keene) — this large rural ZIP spans portions of Surry, Chesterfield, Westmoreland, and other towns. Students in those towns may be enrolled in Keene schools as a sending-town arrangement, but the home ZIP is shared across multiple SAU boundaries.
03246 (Laconia) — portions reach into Gilford and Sanbornton, served by Gilford School District (SAU #73) and Winnisquam Regional School District respectively. Use your street address to confirm enrollment zone.

🗺️ Frequently Searched Bordering-State Districts

Vermont: Dresden Interstate School District (Norwich VT / Hanover NH — ZIP 03755) and Rivendell Interstate School District (Orford NH — ZIP 03777) both straddle the NH–VT border along the Connecticut River. Closures in one state do not automatically apply to the other.
Maine: Kittery School Department (03904) and Eliot School Department (03903) sit directly across the Piscataqua River from Portsmouth. NH closures and Seacoast ME closures are often announced together on WMUR and NECN; check each state separately.
Massachusetts: Haverhill, Lawrence, Lowell, and Salem NH (03079) are southern NH communities near the MA border whose families routinely search alongside NH closings. Salem NH is served by Salem School District (03079), not Massachusetts.

All New Hampshire school district ZIP codes indexed on this page

03060 03062 03063 03064
03101 03102 03103 03104 03109 03111
03246
03301 03303
03431 03435
03570
03801
03820

ZIP data sourced from NCES CCD, USPS, and zipdatamaps.com. PO Box–only ZIPs (03061, 03247, 03302, 03435*, 03802, 03803, 03804, 03821) excluded from residential index. Always verify district enrollment at education.nh.gov.